Examining gastric emptying in trauma patients
Gastric Point-of-care Sonography with Focus on Gastric Emptying Time in Patients with Traumatic Injuries. a Prospective Observational Study
This study is testing how quickly food leaves the stomach in trauma patients by using ultrasound to see if certain factors affect this process.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Kantonsspital Winterthur KSW Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Winterthur) |
| Trial ID | NCT06643325 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to conduct serial sonographic examinations of the gastric antrum in patients who have experienced relevant traumatic injuries. The investigators will perform point of care ultrasound (POCUS) every two hours until the patient undergoes operative treatment, with a maximum of five examinations. The study will also collect demographic and patient-related factors to identify correlations with delayed gastric emptying.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include patients admitted to the emergency department with relevant traumatic injuries.
Not a fit: Patients with life-threatening injuries requiring immediate treatment, underage individuals, and pregnant women may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve anesthesia safety by providing better assessments of gastric emptying in trauma patients.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies using point of care ultrasound for gastric assessment have shown promise, this specific approach in trauma patients is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * relevant traumatic injury Exclusion Criteria: * life-threatening traumatic injury (immediate treatment is necessary) * Underage * Known pregnancy
Where this trial is running
Winterthur
- Kantonsspital Winterthur — Winterthur, Switzerland (Recruiting)
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.